Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken is scheduled to visit several Middle Eastern countries from October 11 to 15, 2023. His itinerary includes Israel, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Egypt. During his trip, Secretary Blinken will meet with senior officials in these nations.
A primary focus of Secretary Blinken's discussions will be the recent terrorist attacks in Israel. He plans to express his condemnation of these attacks "in the strongest terms" and will reaffirm the United States' support for both the government and people of Israel.
Additionally, Secretary Blinken aims to collaborate with regional partners on efforts to prevent the conflict from escalating further. Discussions will also cover securing the immediate and safe release of hostages and finding ways to protect civilians.
For more details about Secretary Blinken's travel schedule, you can visit: https://www.state.gov/secretary-blinkens-travel-to-israel-jordan-qatar-saudi-arabia-the-united-arab-emirates-and-egypt/